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# Senior Security Engineer

- **Company:** Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Python (Programming Language), Windows PowerShell, Kusto Query Language, Security Information and Event Management, Software Vulnerability Management, EndPointSecurity, Data Logging, Azure Security Center, Information Technology, Microsoft Sentinel
- **Published:** July 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5a7ebef0da3ac636

## About the Role

* 7+ years of experience in security engineering or advanced security operations.
 * Deep hands-on experience with Microsoft Defender for Endpoint and SIEM platforms (specifically Microsoft Sentinel).
 * Strong proficiency with cloud security architecture, particularly within Azure environments.
 * Proven track record of leading incident response efforts and conducting thorough root-cause analysis.
 * Demonstrated experience with automation and scripting languages, including PowerShell, Python, and KQL.

Preferred Education & Certifications:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
 * At least one active relevant certification: AZ-500, CCSP, CISSP, or GIAC.

## Description

In this role, you will oversee the architecture and optimization of Microsoft Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, and Identity Governance controls. You will bridge the gap between high-level security strategy and hands-on execution-leading detection engineering efforts, mentoring team members, and ensuring our cloud and hybrid environments meet rigorous defensive standards through proactive threat hunting and architectural reviews., * Collaborate with the security team on detection engineering efforts within the SIEM platform, including use case development, correlation rule tuning, and alert optimization.

 * Support the management and optimization of Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, including policy architecture, strategy, and advanced investigation capabilities.
 * Collaborate with the team to coordinate the technical response to significant security incidents, including root-cause analysis and control improvements.
 * Conduct proactive threat hunting across endpoints, identity systems, and cloud environments.
 * Define and maintain secure configuration standards for Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid environments. Lead the design and optimization of identity security controls (conditional access, privileged access management, and access governance).
 * Define logging standards and improve telemetry coverage across infrastructure, cloud, and identity systems. Participate in architecture reviews to identify security risks early and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
 * Guide vulnerability management strategy and remediation prioritization. Support regulatory examinations and cybersecurity audits with technical validation of control effectiveness.


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